HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1976/10/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
}{eld Tuesday October 12, 1976
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on
the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue,
with the following
Councilmen present: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Egdahl, Hobel
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Attorney Beam, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson,
Planning Supervisor Lee, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Adminis-
trative Assistant Boyd
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a moment of silent
prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
Hyde and carried by a vote of 4-0 (Councilman Egdahl
abstaining) that the minutes of the meeting of October
5, 1976 be approved, copies having been sent to each
Councilman. (Councilman Egdahl abstained as he was
absent from the meeting of October 5, 1976).
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
2. ALL STATES PROGRAM - Mayor Hamilton read the Proclamation saluting the
TENNESSEE State of Tennessee. Members of the audience from this
State were asked to stand and introduce themselves.
ORAL CO~gqUNICATIONS
Councilman Egdahl introduced Boy Scout Troup No. 855
Introduction of Boy as a Troup with outstanding leadership and programs.
Scout Troup 855 Scout Piaster Ken Kimball of 168 Shasta explained the
Troup's citizenship program and expressed appreciation
for the excellent cooperation of City staff members in
assisting with Scout programs.
Joy Sheresh Mrs. Sheresh requested that the can~paign signs for
688 Robert Avenue ~4r. Jack Walsh, candidate for re-election to County
Chula Vista Board of Supervisors, be replaced in parking strips.
They had been removed from public rights of way in
accordance with Ordinance regulations.
Clay Morud bir. Morud expressed his concern regarding the sewage
32 Plymouth Court and park problems in the Quintard and Tobias area,
Chula Vista speaking specifically on poor ventilation, poor drain-
age, bad odor in the area and high density problems
due to new apartment construction. He asked that
Council consider purchase of land for park purposes
in this area.
Carolyn Butler Mrs. Butler asked that the Council consider the matter
97 Bishop Street referred to by Mr. Morud and how their decision will
Chula Vista affect this area for the next SO to 100 years.
Bill Corer Mr. Corer discussed the sewage problem (Item 17 -
68 Provence Court Castle Park) stating that most people were against
Chula Vista further overloading of sewers and hoped the moratorium
could be made permanent, speaking specifically against
additional apartments in the area.
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Carl Berg Mr. Berg asked that the item under written communica-
3369 Bonita Road tions (Item 20a) concerning his appeal of the denial
Chula Vista by the Planning Commission for waiver of requirements
for installation of public improvements at 3956 Otay
Lakes Road be postponed until a public hearing could
be scheduled.
Motion for It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Council-
public hearing man Egdahl and unanimously carried that the public
hearing be scheduled for November 16, 1976.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
3. PUBLIC HEARING - On July 6, 1976 the City Council denied a request for
CONSIDERATION OF PREZONING a General Plan Amendment (GPA-76-1) for approximately
AND R£ZONING 8.4 ACR£S ON four acres of land located on the south side of "L"
THE SOUTH SIDE OF "L" STREET Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues from Medium
BETWEEN FOURTH AND FIFTH Density Residential (4-12 dwelling units per acre)
AVENUES FROM R-i, R-2 AND to High Density Residential (13-16 dwelling units per
R-3-G-P TO R-3-P-14 acre) and voted to have the Planning Commission con-
sider prezoning this area to R-3-P-12.
On September 13, 1976 the Planning Commission recom-
mended that the City Council certify the Negative
Declaration and change the prezoning and zoning from
R-i, R-2 and R-3-G-P to R-3-P-14 for the entire 8.4
acre area in accordance with Resolution PCz-76-L.
Director of Planning Peterson reported that staff had
recommended 12 units per acre (R-3-P-12 category).
He noted other areas where this density is allowed in
R-3-L zones for areas in transition and the density
applied to property in the vicinity of Quintard and
Tobias and on Third Avenue south of Sea Vale.
Mr. Peterson noted in particular four lots fronting
on Fifth Avenue containing 4~300 square feet of area
developed with detached single family homes and pre-
zoned to R-2 by the Council. Staff recommended that
these be prezoned to R-1.
(A complete copy of the recommendations for precise
plan developement standards and guidelines submitted
by Staff is on file in the City Clerk's office, with
a correction made by Director of Planning Peterson on
Page 3, paragraph (d) -- deleting this paragraph).
Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning the various
zonings, current single family homes in the area,
underdeveloped properties (owned by Mrs. Padelford
and Mr. Offerman~ possible consolidation of plans,
overall density, setbacks and minimal front yard widths.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor
Hamilton opened the public hearing.
Charles Offerman Mr. Charles Offerman spoke in favor of rezoning
331 "L" Street making comments concerning 1) that they are not asking
Chula Vista for any higher density than they have always had, 2)
traffic flow on "L" Street, 3) 5mall lots cannot develop
with more than two units, and 4) that he was asking
the Council to approve the 14 units per acre.
Dorothy Showman Ms. Showman stated she lives in a home that can not
410 "L" Street use any form of the higher zoning and asked about the
Chula Vista necessity for going higher than R-3-P-12. She was
concerned with the possibility of higher taxes.
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Public hearing closed There being no further comments either for or against,
the public hearing was declared closed.
Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the Planning
Commission recommendation with reference to four lots
fronting on Fifth Avenue, R-1 neighborhoods in R-3
areas, new development to be compatible with existing
development, and similarity of Planning Commission
recommendation and staff recommendation.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by
staff recommendation Councilman Egdahl that the Council approve the staff
with modifications recommendation vice the Planning Commission on this
matter with the following modifications: That on Page
2, paragraph 2b under setbacks - to delete the dual
standard of side yard and rear yard setbacks for prop-
erties adjacent to R-1 and R-3 zones and have one
standard which applies to R-l, specifically where it
says rear yard, the motion is, on the line that reads
"two story structures adjacent to R-1 zone," to de-
lete the words "adjacent to R-1 zone" leaving the
wording to read "Two story structures - 35 feet" and
delete all the third line ("Two story structures
adjacent to R-$ zone - 20 feet.") Under side yard
setbacks, to standardize the side yard setbacks, for
one story at eight feet and to standardize the side
yard setbacks for two stories at 35 feet, regardless
of what zone they are adjacent to.
Council discussed the setbacks as proposed in ap-
plying them to the various lots in the area being
considered.
RECESS A recess was called at 8:05 p.m. and the meeting re-
convened at 8:24 p.m.
Negative Declaration - Mayor Hamilton noted that as a matter of procedure,
IS-76-63 the Council should consider the Environmental Report,
IS-76-63.
Motion to certify It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by
Negative Declaration Councilman Cox that in accordance with the Negative
Declaration, IS-76-63 and the findings stated therein,
that this project will have no significant adverse
environmental impacts and to certify the Negative
Declaration.
Previous motion In view of a statement by Assistant City Attorney Beam
withdrawn that since the Council did not have the appropriate
Ordinance before them that the Negative Declaration
should be a separate action, Councilman Hyde withdrew
his previous motion. Councilman Egdahl agreed as the
second.
Motion to certify Negative The motion as made by Mayor Hamilton carried unanimously.
Declaration carried
Motion restated to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by
staff recommendation with Councilman Egdahl that a new Ordinance be drafted
modifications adopting the staff recommendations on the prezoning
for the properties under consideration as indicated
in the staff report, with the following modifications:
1) Under Paragraph 2b (2) relating to setbacks, that
the rear yard setback for single story structures
be 15 feet and for two story structures, $8 feet
with no difference between R-1 and R-3 zones; and
for side yard setback, one story - 8 feet for both
R-1 and R-3 and the balance remain as recommended
by the staff ("Two story adjacent to R-1 zone -
55 feet. Two story adjacent to R-3 zone - 10 feet.")
City Council Meeting -4- October 12, 1976
2) Page 3, second paragraph of sub-paragraph C,
where wording reads" . a second dwelling
unit shall generally be discouraged; "
that the words "generally be discouraged" be
replaced with the word "prohibited."
3) Delete sub-paragraph (d) as recommended by the
Planning Director.
(A complete copy of staff recommendation is on file
in the City Clerk's office.)
Discussion of motion Council discussed the number of small single family
structures in the area, consolidation not being likely,
density would not reach the R-3-P-12, and the differ-
ences in the R-3-P-12 versus the R-3-P-14 designation
as far as density is concerned, desire to encourage
R-3 development and to create feeling of openness and
spaciousness with good landscaping to make attractive
developments.
Motion failed The motion to accept staff recommendation as modified
failed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl
NOES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Hobel
Absent: None
3. a. ORDINANCE NO. 1709 - It was moved by Councilman Cox that the reading of the
AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS text be waived by unanimous consent and the Ordinance
ESTABLISHED BY SECTION placed on first reading with an amendment to indicate
19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA that the Planning Commission recommendation was adopted
MUNICIPAL CODE, PREZONING with incorporation of the stipulation as presented by
AND REZONING THAT CERTAIN Councilman Hyde in his previous motion regarding setbacks
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE for rear yard and side yard, deleting Paragraph (d) on
SOUTH SIDE OF "L" STREET Page 3 (of staff report) and modification of Paragraph
BETWEEN FOURTH AND FIFTH (c) (replacing the words "generally be discouraged"
AVENUES FROM R-i, R-2 AND with the word "prohibited.").
R-3-G-P TO R-3-P-14, AND
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION - FIRST READING
AS AMENDED
Director of Planning Peterson noted that the Planning
Commission also recommended that the four lots on
Fifth Avenue be included in the R-3-P-14 designation
and asked for Council clarification as to the intent
of the motion if these lots are to be included in that
designation or be included in the R-1 designation as
recommended by staff.
Motion clarified Councilman Cox clarified that his amendment would
include the R-1 zoning on the four lots on Fifth
Avenue.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
4. PUBLIC HEARING - In 1973, this 100+ acre site was rezoned from single
CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE PLAN family ½ acre and one acre zoning to R-E-P (½ acre
FOR RANCHO ROBINHOOD III single family subject to a precise plan). This precise
plan represents the owner's proposal for the develop-
ment of the property with single-family detached resi-
dences, 72 lots suitable for VA/FHA approved homes,
City Council Meeting -$- October 12, 1976
38 lots developed with custom homes, and six open
space lots for a total of 116. 43% of the site will
be either graded or natural open space.
The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the
Council approve the Precise Plan and Development
Standards of Rancho Robinhood III subject to ten con-
ditions listed in Resolution PCM-76-16.
Mayor Hamilton announced that Items No. 4 and 5 will
be considered by Council simultaneously.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - Mr. Robert Casey, owner, has submitted a tentative
CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE subdivision map known as Rancho Robinhood Ill, pro-
MAP FOR RANCHO ROBINHOOD III posing to subdivide 100+ gross acres into 110 resi-
dential lots and six open space lots for a total of
116 lots. The proposed subdivision lies west of Otay
Lakes Road and south of the existing Rancho Robinhood
subdivision, Units No. 1 and 2.
~e Planning Commission voted to recommend that the
Council approve the tentative map in accordance with
Resolution PCS-76-7.
Planning Supervisor Lee noted that the developer had
set up a model of the proposed development to facili-
tate Council discussion. The model depicted the topo-
graphy of the land, houses, streets, landscaping and
grading.
Mr. Lee then gave a brief history of the property in-
volved, detailing the proposal by the developers which
includes submission of floor plans, development stan-
dards and the formation of an open space maintenance
district. He noted that the property in question will
retain 48 acres in open space which will be dedicated
to the City and join with the existing open space in
Rancho Robinhood Unit 1.
Mr. Lee further explained the traffic circulation
system which consisted primarily of the extension of
Surrey Drive with a connecting street labeled as street
"A" tying Surrey Drive with Otay Lakes Road. It was
noted that the recommendation of the developer and the
Planning Commission was for "A" street to be a con-
tinuous connection between Surrey Drive and Otay Lakes
Road. However, the staff recommendation called for
street "A" to be a cul de sac near the top of the ridge
and at the bottom of the valley floor adjacent to
Otay Lakes Road to avoid a section of the road planned
as a 15% grade, which was deemed to be unsafe in the
final staff analysis.
Director of Public Works Roberts asked that the Council
consider the benefits which this subdivision would
receive from the improvements installed in the E1 Rancho
del Rey subdivision. (The Council directed the staff to
report on the feasibility of the formation of an assess-
ment district to equitably spread the costs based on
the benefits received.) He indicated that, in his
opinion, the benefits received on this development would
appear to be minimal and that inclusion of this tract
into the assessment district would delay approval of
the final map for several months.
City Council Meeting -6- October 12, 1976
Council discussion ensued on street "A", objections
from resident5 in the area against having views ob-
structed by new homes, open space areas, equestrian
trails, slopes, landscaping, collector streets,
traffic patterns, alternate street designs, sidewalk
modifications, and assessment districts.
Public hearings opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor
Hamilton opened the public hearings on Agenda Items
4 and 5.
Samuel F. Safino, President Mr. Safino stated he was representing Mr. Robert Casey,
Arevalo ~ Safino Robinhood Homes, owner and developer of the property.
Design Engineering Consultants He outlined the proposed project and the goal of creat-
8913 Complex Drive, Suite C ing a low density, viable and varied residential sub-
San Diego division, preserving usable, natural open space. His
comments included: street patterns, elevations,
grading, landscaping, the EIR report, view retention,
traffic flow, fire breaks, and hillside development.
He spoke in defense of retaining street "A", noting
the Fire Marshall's comment on Page 2, second paragraph
of Item f of Resolution No. PCS-76-7, stating in part
that "although 16% is the maximum acceptable street
gradient for fire equipment, leaving this steep street
would improve access and response time."
Mr. Safino answered questions from the Council concerning
all aspects of the development.
James E. Miller Mr. Miller spoke in favor of the plan and in defense
4819 Whippoorwill Lane of the street "A" through access in the subdivision.
Bonita
Speaking in opposition Ms. Martha Walker, 291 Surrey Drive; Jack 0. Benham,
303 Surrey Drive; Rudolf Hradecky, 969 Buckaroo Lane;
Stephen Taylor, 315 Surrey; Allan Kuebler, 948 Buckaroo;
and James E. Miller, 4819 Whippoorwill, all spoke in
opposition to some aspect of the development, making
specific comments on the following: 1) did not want
Surrey Drive to connect with Otay Lakes Road because
of increase in traffic volume; 2) traffic hazards along
Surrey Drive and possible hazard on street "A"; $)
in favor of eliminating street "A"; 4) would like
single story residences constructed especially on
lots one through eight and lots 18, 19, and 20; 5)
drainage problems during and after construction;
6) slide area; 7) wanted Council to consider petitions
submitted concerning erosion, adverse impact on
environment 8) earth movers be restricted in using
Surrey Drive during grading operations, and preserva-
tion of canyon area; 9) fire problem; 10) did not
believe grading was done in accordance with hillside
development policy; 11) concern about equestrian trails -
asked that provisions be made for road crossings of
trails and that through access be planned northwest
to southeast as well as northwest to southwest, through
the development into Otay Land Development areas.
Public hearings closed There being no further comments, either for or against,
Mayor Hamilton declared the public hearings closed
(Items 4 and 5).
RECESS A recess was called at 11:07 p.m. and the meeting
reconvened at 11:23 p.m.
City Council Meeting -7- October 12, 1976
Motion to accept Planning It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by
Commission recommendation Councilman Hyde that the recommendation of the
with modifications Planning Commission (Approval of the Precise Plan
and Development Standards of Rancho Robinhood III
subject to ten conditions listed in Resolution
PCM-76-16. In addition, Council should certify that
EIR-76-7 has been completed in accordance with CEQ^
1970, as amended, and that Council has considered the
EIR information in making its decision.) be accepted
with the following modifications: that Lots 1 through
8 and Lots 18, 19 and 20 be restricted to one story
homes; and that Surrey Drive be continued as an
extension of street "A", cutting back in and running
into Otay Lakes Road. "A" would become Surrey Drive
thereby eliminating any future consideration of
Surrey Drive connecting with Otay Lakes Road south
of Bonita Vista Junior High School.
Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the motion be
amended regarding a positive direction that the eleven
parcels could be developed, and rather than indicate
that they must be developed as single story that they
be single story "or some other solution which could be
negotiated satisfactorily between the developer and
the residents affected." Councilman Cox agreed to
the amendment.
Council discussion Council discussed the potential drainage problem,
plans required for developer to handle the drainage
problem during construction, bulldozers being kept
off of Surrey Drive, percent to be maintained as open
space (43%), and that adequate provision for equestrian
trails be provided for in the project.
15% grade included in motion Councilman Hobel suggested that the motion include
the fact that street "A" not exceed 15% in grade.
Councilman Cox agreed.
Clarification of motion Councilman Cox clarified that the motion was asking
for a Resolution to bebroughtback next week with the
appropriate statement of consideration of the EIR.
Additional amendment It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the motion be
to motion further amended for adequate provision to be made
for taking care of the equestrian trail portion of
the project.
Concern regarding Director of Public Works Robens expressed staff
extension of Surrey concern over not being able to extend Surrey Drive
Drive if necessary at some future time when the area to
the south is developed.
Councilman Cox and Councilman Hyde confirmed that the
intent of the motion was to completely eliminate an7
consideration of extending Surrey Drive.
Motion clarified In answer to Councilman Egdahl's query, Councilman
Cox stated his motion would consider split level
as a one story house.
Motion carried The motion as made by Councilman Cox, and seconded
by Councilman Hyde carried unanimously with ail
amendments.
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Motion for staff to It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman
work with County to Hyde and unanimously carried that in regard to the
widen Allen School portion of the Allen School Lane that is in the
Lane County that staff be directed to work with the County
to see if Allen School Lane could be widened to the
proper width for a residential collector street.
Motion for Resolution It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
approving tentative map Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the staff
for Rancho Robinhood III bring back a Resolution approving the tentative map
for Rancho Robinhood III reflecting the changes that
would be required based upon the approval of the
Precise Plan.
Letters received regarding For the record, letters regarding Agenda Items No.
Items 4 and 5 4 and 5 were received from:
John M. Pietrzak
Chula Vista Medical Clinic, Inc.
240 Landis Avenue
Chula Vista
Eleanor 0verton Martha Walker
Alfred Schmidt Stephen Taylor
906 Buckaroo Lane 315 Surrey Drive
Jean Ferriot Gerard & Jeanette Redon
914 Wrangler Court Owners of Lot 37
J. O. Benham
303 Surrey Drive
Plus two petitions were received, all opposing
Surrey Drive being used as access road and
requesting that a portion of the proposed homes
be single story.
6. PUBLIC HEARING - On September 28, 1976 the Council, by Resolution No.
CONSIDERATION OF FORMATION 8337, declared the intention to form Open Space
OF OPEN SPACE DISTRICT NO. 7 District No. 7 of the City of Chula Vista and set
(ZENITH II, III, & IV SUB- this date for a public hearing to hear protests on
DIVISIONS) AND APPROVAL OF the formation of this district.
SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS
2~ne boundary of the district is the same as the sub-
division boundary for Zenith II, III and IV Subdi-
visions. The areas to be maintained by the district
are the slopes along East Palomar Street and as shown
on the plat for Open Space District No. 7. The esti-
mated annual maintenance cost is $1~333.25 which has
been spread equally among the parcels lying within
the district with the assessment for each parcel to
totalling $12.82 annually.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor
Hamilton opened the public hearing.
Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the
public hearing was declared closed.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 8357 - Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text
ORDERING THE FORMATION OF was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted
CHULA VISTA OPEN SPACE by the following vote, to-wit:
DISTRICT NO. 7 (ZENITH II,
III AND IV SUBDIVISIONS) AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, Hobel
AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESS- Noes: None
MENT THEREOF Absent; None
City Council Meeting -9- October 12, 1976
7. PUBLIC HEARING - In a written report, Director of Planning Peterson
APPEAL BY JAMES MAGOT reported that James Hagot of California Properties,
OF PLANNING COb~IISSION Inc., is requesting an increase in sign area in
DENIAL OF VARIANCE order to add approximately 100 sq. ft. onto the
APPLICATION PCV-76-17 existing nonconforming freestanding pole sign at
FOR ADDITION OF TENANT 475 "H" Street in the C-C zone, which was denied
IDENTIFICATION SIGNS by the Planning Commission. This decision was
FOR CHULA VISTA PLAZA appealed by Mr. Hagot.
(formerly Home Fair)
The existing sign was approved for Home Fair in
March, 1971 as a second freestanding sign for this
shopping center. Under both the old and new Sign
Ordinance, only one freestanding sign would be
allowed. The existing sign, which identified the
former major tenant, Home Fair, is 47 feet high and
200 sq. ft. in area and was approved under a zone
variance application.
In December, 1971 the City's first comprehensive
Sign Ordinance was adopted and in 1974 the City
revised the standards limiting freestanding signs
to a maximum of 35' in height and 1S0 sq. ft. in
area.
Mr. Peterson reported that it is his understanding
at this time that the applicant wishes to modify
his proposal and eliminate the request for the
additional 100 sq. ft. for tenant identification,
and is only asking that the existing sign remain
with a change in name from "Home Fair" to "Chula
Vista Plaza."
In answer to query from Mayor Hamilton, Mr. Peterson
stated that the current Ordinance does require that
the sign be brought into conformance with the new
standards with the change in use as defined by the
Ordinance.
Council discussion The Council discussed the provisions of the Ordi-
nance relating to sign size, change in use, require-
ments for removal and economic factors.
Public hearing opened This being the time and placed as advertised,
Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing.
James Magot, owner Hr. Magot stated he represented the owner of the
Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour property, tte outlined the lack of visible exposure
Chula Vista for this property from "H" Street and reviewed the
problems in this connection, commenting on the cost,
change in the use of the property, leasing of the
property, and necessity of tenant identification.
Mr. Magot confirmed the initial request was modified
and the owner was only asking that the name on the
present freestanding sign be changed from "Home
Fair" to "Chula Vista Plaza," with a low profile
sign on "H" Street for tenant identification.
Present sign cannot be In answer to query from Councilman Hyde, Mr. Magot
relocated stated the present sign could not be modified and
relocated on "H" Street, due to its design.
Francis Burger, Owner Mr. Burger stated that his company had constructed
Pacific Sign Construction the sign for "Home Fair" and for the sign to be
Chula Vista visible, there was no alternative but to have it
50 feet high; therefore, there would be no way to
modify it.
City Council Meeting -10- October 12, 1976
Discussion by Council Council discussed the problems concerning the sign,
the height, the size, changing the logo, cost, the
Plan Signing Program for shopping centers, problems
in relocating the sign in the area, possible
elimination of parking spaces for sign placement,
and requirements of the Sign Ordinance.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or
against, the hearing was declared closed.
Motion to approve change It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by
in sign Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the
present freestanding sign, although it is out of
conformance by virtue of size, be allowed to be
changed - the face panels - to designate "Chula
Vista Plaza."
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
8. RESOLUTION NO. 83S8 - Pursuant to Council direction of several months ago,
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN staff prepared a Request for Proposal for the 450
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND acre Rice Canyon Area immediately east of 1-80S at
SEDWAY/COOKE FOR PLANNING East "H" Street. Proposals from 17 firms were
SERVICES IN THE RICE CANYON screened by a Consultant Selection Committee with
AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE three firms selected and interviewed. Subsequently,
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREE- the Council reduced the scope of the study to
MENT eliminate the fiscal analysis and precise plan
design portions and after meeting once again, the
Committee recommended the firm of Sedway/Cooke.
Staff then negotiated an agreement with that firm
in the amount of $46,080. Appendix "A" of the
agreememt (on file in the City Clerk's office)
describes the scope of the services to be rendered.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted
by the followimg vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl,
Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
9. RESOLUTION NO. 83S9 - On June 15, 1976 the City Council adopted Resolution
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. No. 8202 which designated the membership of the
8202 BY ADDING TO THE Executive and Middle Management groups, and authorized
MIDDLE ~uNAGE~NT GROUP relatod fringe benefit plans. By Resolution No. 8125
THE CLASSIFICATION OF the Council accepted a Transit Improvement Program
TRANSIT COORDINATOR which included the position of Transit Coordinator.
It is now recommended that the classification of
Transit Coordinator be included in the Middle Manage-
ment group as it conforms with the criteria adopted
by the Council for membership
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, Hobel,
Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Council Meeting -11- October 12, 1976
10. RESOLUTION NO. 8360 - On September 15, 1976 a report was submitted to the
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN Council listing nine projects for possible funding
THE CITY OF CttULA VISTA AND under the Public Works Bill. The repair and con-
PHILLIPS-REYNOLDS & ASSOCIATES struction of sidewalks and alleys in the Town Centre
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR Project Area #1 was included as a part of the report
TOWN CENTRE SIDEWALK AND and the Council authorized staff to prepare an
ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS - PUBLIC application for these items.
WORKS DEVELOPMENT AND IN-VEST-
MENT PROGRA~ APPLICATION AND In order to submit application and commence work,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE it was proposed that the private engineering firm
SAID AGREEmeNT of Phillips-Reynolds & Associates be hired for a
fee not to exceed $42,000. The firm will provide
survey, engineering and architectural services for
the preparation of contract plans and specifications.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton,
Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
11. RESOLUTION NO. 8361 - The City has been involved in a joint project with
EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT the County Board of Supervisors, the Chula Vista
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA Elementary School District, the Sweetwater High
VISTA AND ~{E CHULA VISTA School District and the Southwestern Community
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FOCUS College District for the purpose of coordinating
(FOCUS ON THE COk[qUNITY community services to maximize the utilization of
UTILIZATION OF SCHOOLS) existing facilities and to avoid duplication of
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS services being performed by different agencies.
THEREFOR
It is recommended that the City continue its partic-
ipation in Focus and allocate $8,000 from Special
Revenue Sharing funds for this second project year,
and that an alternate Council member be designated
to attend the monthly meeting should the Mayor be
unable to attend. (Each participating agency cur-
rently has two voting members on the Committee,
one from the elected body and one staff person.)
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by
the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton,
Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
12. RESOLUTION NO. 8362 - On October 5, 1976 the Council directed staff to
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN prepare an appropriate contract to retain the services
THE CITY OF~CHULA VISTA AND of Hr. Victor Wulff, Architect, for the preparation
VICTOR WULFF FOR PRELIMINARY of preliminary plans for the Park Way Community
PLUS FOR THE PARK WAY COM- Recreation Complex. This contract is based on hourly
N~JNITY RECREATION COMPLEX, rates not to exceed a total expenditure of $15~700.
APPROPRATING FUNDS THEREFOR
AND AUTHORIZING THE ~YOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
City Council Meeting -12- October 12, 1976
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton,
Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
13. RESOLUTION NO. 8363 - The contract between the City and Joe Warburton
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN expires October 12, 1976. Negotiations for a new
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND contract have been underway for several months,
JOE WARBURTON, EXTENDING but since the new contract does not contemplate
CURRENT TERM AND CONDITIONS substantive changes in the current percentage of
OF GOLF PRO CONTRACT AND greens fees Mr. Warburton would receive until
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO January 1, 1977 and all other income sources to
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT the professional are not recommended for change,
an extension of the present contract through
December 1, 1976 is recommended.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman ttobel, the reading of the text
was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton,
Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
14. ORDINANCE NO. 1710 - The Director of Finance has suggested that the City's
AMENDING SECTION 6.20.030 dog license Ordinance be amended to provide for the
OF THE Ct~LA VISTA MUNICIPAL transfer of an unexpired license for the balmmce of
CODE BY ADDING THERETO PROV- the license period, to another dog when the origin-
ISIONS FOR A TRANSFER OF A ally licensed dog has died.
DOG LICENSE FROM A DECEASED
DOG TO AN UNLICENSED DOG
FOR THE BALANCE OF THE
LICENSE PERIOD FIRST
READING
Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this Ordinance
reading be placed on first reading and that reading of the
text be waived by unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox,
Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion to consider Item #18 It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor
at this time Hamilton and unanimously carried that Item #18
(Status report on Park Acquisition: Neighborhood
Park - District No. 6405) be considered at this time.
18. STATUS REPORT ON PARK Director of Parks & Recreation Hall responded to the
ACQUISITION: NEIGHBORHOOD Council's direction of September 28, 1976 in which
PARK-DISTRICT NO. 6.05 the Council requested a status report on the possible
acquisition of neighborhood park site on the south
side of quintard Street between First Avenue and
Tobias Drive.
~lr. Hall reported that the cost of 4.04 acres (under
three ownerships) is $127,200 plus relocation costs
of approximately $31,000. To develop the area for
passive park purposes, the cost will be $66,500 if
CETA people are available or $125,000 if contract
labor is used. The maintenance cost per year Will
be $12,000.
City Council Meeting -13- October 12, 1976
As to the Council's questions on grant funds, Mr.
Hall stated the City would have a difficult time
applying for many of the programs since the parks
must be regional in nature, and this proposed
4.04 acres would not qualify.
Motion for staff to It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Council-
proceed man Hobel and unanimously carried that the staff be
directed to proceed with plans for acquisition of
this property and indicate plans for financing.
Appraisal included in At the suggestion of Councilman Hobel, Councilman
motion Hyde included in his motion that the staff obtain
an appriisal of the property.
Attorney's comments Assistant City Attorney Beam noted some of the steps
that must be taken along with the Council's direction
to proceed with the acquisition of the property:
(1) appraisal; (2) judgment by the Planning Commission
under the State Planning Act that the area was con-
sistent with the General Plan in contemplation of
its use; (3) an environmental review prior to that
time; (4) if the negotiated purchase was not forth-
coming, the Council would have to hold a public hear-
ing and adopt a resolution of intent to condemn; and,
(5) under the Relocation Assistance Act, the City
cannot negotiate for the purchase of property in
threat of condemnation without having an appraisal.
Motion for citizen's It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor
committee Hamilton and unanimously carried that the staff be
requested to form a citizen's committee of interested
parties in this particular area, at the appropriate
time, for the purpose of providing community imput
with regard to what is desired in the park.
Motion to consider Item #17 It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Council-
at this time man Cox and unanimously carried that Item #17 (Report
on Sewer Relief Project in Castle Park) be considered
at this time.
17. REPORT ON SEWER RELIEF A written report was submitted by the Director of
PROJECT IN CASTLE PARK Public Works in which he gave the history of the
sewer problems in this area and the proposed develop-
ments.
Mr. Robens reported that on August 19, the City
received a letter from the County Sanitation District
stating that they have experienced overloading prob-
lems with the sewer lines in the unincorporated area
of the County downstream of the critical City segment
and were working on a solution to the problem. Mr.
Robens added that it will take a joint action by
both the City and County to solve the overall prob-
lem.
He recommended that the Council (1) extend the morato-
rium for an additional 90 days for any proposed new
developments not having previously received approval;
(2) authorize submittal of an application to the EDA
for a Public Works grant for the sewer construction
in the County area; and, (3) authorize the staff of
the County Sanitation District to work on a design
for the sewer construction and agree to pay for the
design cost on a fair share basis to be determined
at a later date.
City Council Meeting -14- October 12, 1976
Motion to accept staff It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by
report Councilman Hyde that the staff report be accepted.
Discussion of motion Councilman Hobel noted the time element involved
and stated the situation was critical now.
City ~{anager Cole stated that he and Mr. Robens
will be meeting with the County staff and Board of
Supervisors tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. to discuss this
sewer problems. He will encourage the Board to
include this sewer problem in the Public Works
Employment Act project for the County.
Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Council-
man Egdahl and unanimously carried that in lieu of
staff's recommendation (extend the moratorium for
an additional 90 days for any propose new develop-
ments not having previously received approval), that
the staff advise the developers that no new occupancy
permits will be issued in the area concerned until
adequate sewer facilities have been provided.
Original motion ~arried ne original motion to accept the balance of the
staff's recommendations carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1S. Report on air condition- City Manager Cole submitted a written report from
ing the renovated post John Lippitt, Acting Director of Public Works, in
office and library complex which Mr. Lippitt discussed the noise levels, control
systems, cost and energy savings in the new proposed
complex.
Mr. Cole recommended that the Council authorize the
installation of the heating and air conditioning in
the renovated buildings and authorize the staff to
pursue a grant for the installation of a solar
energy system from the Energy Research and Develop-
ment Administration.
Motion for authorization It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the
staff report be accepted.
1976 PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOY- City Manager Cole discussed a report submitted to
MENT ACT PROJECTS the Council in which he noted the following changes:
Fire Department: Orange Avenue Fire Station -
this will eliminate the Fire Station on Oneida.
Castle Park Relief Sewer - Mr. Cole and the Direc-
tor of Public Works will atte~mpt to get the County
to be the applicant on this proposal because the
sewer will be in the County; the County is design-
ing it; and the County will own it.
Civic Center Renovation - the amount listed is
just for the supplemental funds. New informa-
tion received by the City is that the budget
could not be amended with the expectations that
this project will be approved.
Council Conference City Manager Cole stated that the City will receive
October 20, 1976 5-days notice when applications can be made; there-
fore, based on this time schedule, there would be
no need for the scheduled Conference of October 20.
City Council Meeting -15- October 12, 1976
Motion to cancel meeting It was moved by Mayor llamilton, seconded by Councilman
Hyde and unanimously carried that the conference sched-
uled for October 20, 1976 be cancelled.
Information on City }{all City Manager Cole announced that on the 27th of this
renovation month, staff will be coming to Council with information
on the renovation of City Hall along with this Public
Works Act application.
Public hearing for The public hearing on the Brentwood Arms rezoning
Brentwood Arms (Edgemere Avenue) is scheduled by the Planning Commis-
sion on October 18 - plus the General Plan amendment.
The quickest time this can be brought before the
Council is November 2; however, this is Election Day.
Hearing scheduled for It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
November 9 Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City Council
consider this rezoning on November 9, 1976.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
16. REPORT ON MODIFICATION OF On August 3, 1976 Council requested staff to make an
"F" STREET WIDENING PROJECT investigation of the feasibility of modifying the full
IN FRONT OF LIBRARY widening project to preserve the existing mature
California Pepper trees along the frontage of the library.
Director of Public Works Robens submitted a written
report recommending that the full widening project not
be modified so as to preserve the existing mature Pepper
trees.
Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman
Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be
continued for two or three weeks.
17. REPORT ON SEWER RELIEF See page 13 of the minutes.
PROJECT IN CASTLE PARK
18. STATUS REPORT ON PARK See page 12 of the minutes.
ACQUISITION: N£IGHBORHOOD
PARK-DISTRICT NO. 6.05
19. STATUS REPORT ON Director of Parks and Recreation Hall stated that the
SWEETWATER REGIONAL PARK Board of Supervisors received a status report on the
land acquisition of the Sweetwater Regional Park System
on September 13. The County Staff recommended that all
available funding budgeted in this fiscal year be
channeled into the acquisition of those parcels east of
1-805 and that Unit 6 be put into a holding pattern
for future study. Unit 6 is approximately 66 acres
west of 1-805 to Edgemere Avenue along the Sweetwater
Flood Channel.
Hr. Hall recommended that the County of San Diego be
requested to prepare a status report on the acquisition
and development of the Sweetwater Regional Park with
special emphasis on properties west of 1-805.
Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
staff recommendation Cox and unanimously carried that the staff recommendation
be accepted.
City Council Meeting -16- October 12, 1976
MAYOR'S REPORT The Mayor stated he had no report to make tonight.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Motion for staff direction It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman
regarding setbacks Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff and
Planning Commission be directed to review the existing
front, side and rear yard setback requirements in all
R-3 zones and make recommended changes to the Council
as they deem it appropriate.
Councilman Hobel noted that this report can come back
in three or six months.
Meeting with Councilman Egdahl reported that he and the City Manager
officials of visited with the officials of "Mervyn's" in Hayward on
"Mervyn's" Friday, October 8, 1976. Although no commitment was
made, the officials indicated interest in locating in
this area.
PA System used It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
at schools Hyde and unanimously carried that the Public Address
system being used on Saturdays (Hilltop High School for
Pop Warner teams) somehow be abated. If appropriate,
the school district should be contacted to take approp-
riate action.
Councilman Hobel commented that the system should not
be abated - it is the volume that should be turned down.
City Manager to contact Councilman Hyde asked that the motion be amended to
Pop Warner League refer this to the City Manager to make contact with
the Pop Warner League. Councilman Egdahl concurred.
Alternate to FOCUS It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
Cox and unanimously carried that the ~tayor Pro Tempore
be designated as Alternate to FOCUS.
Transportation In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry, City Manager
meeting in Sacramento Cole stated he will not be attending the Transportation
Committee meeting in Sacramento on Wednesday, October
13. Assemblyman Deddeh will not be at this committee
hearing and has informed Mr. Cole that the committee will
be talking to Caltrans staff and the Highway Commission
for the major portion of the day. If they have time,
after 3:00 p.m., they will hear public testimony. Mr.
Cole stated he will instead write a letter to the
Chairman of the Committee.
Biannual Report - Councilman Hyde expressed the Council's appreciation
City Clerk for the Clerk's Biannual Report.
20. WRITTEN CO~4UNICATIONS
a. Appeal of the denial of This matter was set for public hearing on November 16.
the Planning Commission See page 2 of the minutes.
for a waiver of the re-
quirements for installa-
tion of public improve-
ments at 3956 Otay Lakes
Road - Carl Berg
b. Request to paint house Mr. Bishop requested permission for the Chapter members
numbers on street curbs - to paint house numbers on the curbs during the months
Richard H. Bishop, of October and November.
Chula Vista Chapter
Order of D~lolay
City Council Meeting -17- October 12, 1976
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be approved
subject to any staff conditions that might be applied.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 1:17 a.m. to
the meeting scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday
(October 13 and 14) at 3:30 p.m. to conduct interviews
for boards and commissions.
JENNIE ~. FULASZ, CMC
City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk